Chapter 3 - International Relations 1930s Flashcards
When was the Wall Street Crash?
October 1929
What followed the Wall Street Crash?
The Great Depression
What are the conditions for political extremism? [2]
Increased poverty and hardship.
The poor resenting elected gov’ts.
When was the Communist Party of GB established?
1920
When was the British Union of Fascists formed?
1932
When did Mussolini’s Fascist party take control of Italy?
1922
How long did the Great Depression last?
Oct. 1929 - WW2 (1939)
How did the Great Depression affect Germany?
Germany economy crashed.
It could not pay reparations anymore.
Which countries had their democratic governments collapse during the 1930s?
Germany
Spain
Japan
Why was Hitler an unlikely political leader? [3]
Unemployed soldier
Limited education
Little hope of finding employment
What was Hitler’s biggest skill?
Delivering speeches.
When did Hitler become the leader of the German Workers Party?
1921
Who were stormtroopers in Germany?
Nazi gangs that used violence to attack rival political parties.
When was the Munich Putsch?
1923
What was the Munich Putsch?
An attempted ‘national revolution’ by the Nazi party that failed.
What percentage of the Reichstag votes did the Nazi Party have in 1932?
37%
When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?
January 30, 1933
What 3 things did Hitler do after becoming Chancellor?
- Remove political opponents
- Ended the German Constitution
- Established the Third Reich
Who were the 4 dictatorships in 1933?
USSR
Italy
Germany
Japan
What two methods did dictators use to maintain public support?
Censorship and propaganda
When was the Locarno Conference?
1925
Why did France want Germany weak?
To prevent a future German attack against France.
Why didn’t Italy want Anschluss at first?
Austria and Italy border each other and with Anschluss, Germany would be much closer to Italy and Italy would be weaker to defend itself.
Who was the Chancellor of Austria in 1934?
Engelbert Dollfuss
When was Chancellor Dollfuss assassinated?
July 1934
Who assassinated Chancellor Dollfuss?
Austrian Nazis.
Who prevented the Anschluss in 1934?
Italy
